I know that it's hard to believe, but you are not a completely self-made person. We all have influences that help shape who we are and what we achieve. And one of the most important influencers is your “company”—the people you surround yourself with on a daily basis. I'm sure you've heard the old proverb, “So many books, so little time”; well, so much for that! The truth is that there's always more time than we think if we're intentional about how we spend it; however, there can never be enough friends in life and friendship is essential for success.
The people you surround yourself with have an enormous impact on what you’ve become and who you’ll end up being.
The company you keep will determine your character and who you are.
At first, it might seem like a stretch to say that the people around us have such a big impact on us because we often feel like our decisions are our own and no one else’s. But there is proof that this isn’t true. The truth is that the people we surround ourselves with do have an enormous impact on what we become and who we end up being.
The reason for this has to do with something called "active learning." Active learning occurs when someone actively participates in something they are learning about (such as a class), rather than passively absorbing information by osmosis or by reading about it online or watching YouTube videos. In other words: active learners learn better because they're actively engaged with their surroundings instead of just absorbing information from them passively without any effort on their part whatsoever!
Company is the single most important factor in our growth.
Our growth is directly linked to the company we keep.
The people we associate with, the things we do together, and how we conduct ourselves as a group have a huge impact on our personal growth. When you hang out with highly successful people, it’s inevitable that they will rub off on you.
Your circle has a direct impact on the person you are.
The people you surround yourself with have a direct impact on the person you are.
Your circle has a direct impact on your growth.
Your circle has a direct impact on your maturity.
Your circle has a direct impact on your positivity.
Your circle has a direct impact on your community, both online and offline.
Surround yourself with people who are positive and work hard.
The way you choose to spend your time is an important factor in determining what you will become. What do you think is the best way to spend time?
Relaxing and taking it easy
Being social and having fun with friends
Working hard on interesting projects at work or at home
The first step is to surround yourself with people who are positive and supportive, people who work hard, people who are like-minded (or perhaps your exact opposite), honest and independent—but most importantly ambitious.
Friends can make or break your dreams.
Friends can help you stay motivated and on track.
Friends can help you learn new things.
Friends can help you overcome obstacles.
Friends can make or break your dreams.
Choose your friends wisely.
Choose your friends wisely.
Select friends who support your goals and offer constructive criticism.
Find role models that are supportive of your efforts and recognize their accomplishments as well.
Friendship is about mutual respect as much as it’s about having fun together.
Respect is a two-way street. If you don’t respect someone, they won’t respect you either. And this can have a negative impact on the friendship. Friendship requires mutual respect and support.
But what does it mean to be respectful? It means being honest, open and supportive of each other:
Honesty – You should be open with your friend about your thoughts and feelings. If something has happened that upsets you or makes you angry, tell them about it so they can help understand where your anger comes from or how best to handle the situation
Openness – Let them into parts of your life that might normally be off limits (such as personal struggles) if you want that same level of honesty in return
Supportiveness – This goes hand in hand with openness & honesty; if someone says something mean about another member of their family/group then it's important for them not just ignore what was said but also show support for their relative by telling them how proud they are of everything they've achieved
Friendship requires work and compromise from both parties.
Friendship requires work and compromise from both parties. If you want to be friends with someone, make sure they’re a person that you enjoy spending time with. If it doesn’t feel right, then there isn’t any point in trying to force it.
You have to make an effort if you want to be friends with someone—you can’t just expect the other person to take care of everything for you. Friendship is about mutual respect and being there for each other when one or both of us need help or advice from time-to-time. It also means hanging out together just because we like each other as people, not because we need something from them or vice versa!
Friendship trumps being “right” every time.
Friendship trumps being “right” every time.
You may be thinking, “Well, that’s a little too easy. Of course I want to be friends with people who are right!” But here’s the thing: no one is right all the time, and even if they are right in this instance or that instance, the fact remains that there is always room for growth in your understanding of the things around you—and therefore there will always be opportunities to learn from others. In other words: it doesn't matter if someone else's idea or opinion differs from yours; what matters is whether or not their ideas and opinions are worth listening to and considering seriously. And if so? If so—then do it! Open up your mind to new perspectives on things you thought were set in stone (or were never even aware existed). Who knows? You might just discover something worthwhile along the way!
Be intentional about the friendships you keep.
There are a lot of reasons to make sure you’re picking the right people for your friendship. According to research, the quality of your relationships has a direct impact on your physical, mental, and emotional health.
If you want to be intentional about keeping only good friends around you:
Figure out what kind of person you want in your life. Do they have similar values? How would their presence affect the other people in your life? What can that person offer to both you and them (i.e., support)?
Be honest with yourself about what type of friend YOU are (and aren’t). Are there certain lifestyles or behaviors that are going to be difficult for YOU personally? If so, don’t try to pretend otherwise—you may end up feeling resentful or disappointed later on down the road when things start falling apart due to lack of honesty at the beginning stages! That being said…
Don't expect too much from others either! Be realistic about how much time/energy/effort each individual can give towards those important relationships because sometimes we have unrealistic expectations about things like this... just remember: it's okay if someone isn't perfect for us; perfection doesn't exist anyway :)
Conclusion
As you make your way through life, it’s important to be intentional about the friendships you keep. This isn’t just a matter of choosing who you hang out with on weekends or who gets invited to parties—it goes deeper than that, because it affects how we grow as individuals. So whether your goal is personal growth or professional success, it pays to be thoughtful about who influences our everyday lives.
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